As the Corporate & Commercial practice of a leading law firm in Athens continues to grow, we are looking for an Associate lawyer (3–5 years’ PQE) to join the team.
The Role
You will be part of a collaborative transactional practice working with Greek and international clients on sophisticated legal matters focused on investments/M&A transactions.
Working closely with the firm’s partners and within a supportive and ambitious team, you will have meaningful involvement in the structuring, negotiation and execution of domestic and cross-border transactions, while having direct client exposure from an early stage.
As part of the Corporate/M&A team, you will be involved in a wide range of matters, including:
- formation & structuring of investments;
- performing legal due diligence exercises and preparing due diligence reports;
- drafting, reviewing and negotiating investment/M&A legal documentation, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements and other transaction documents;
- advising on corporate governance and day-to-day corporate law matters;
- drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements; and
- working closely with clients, counterparties and other professional advisers
Requirements
A lawyer with a strong academic background, creative and analytical thinking, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The role calls for:
- a Law Degree from a Greek law school;
- admission to a Greek Bar Association;
- 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience in Corporate / Commercial Law and M&A;
- any other postgraduate qualification in Commercial, Corporate or Civil Law (or a related field) will be considered an asset;
- excellent command of English, both written and spoken, including excellent legal drafting skills;
- strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail; and
- the ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively under demanding deadlines
Benefits
You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on complex transactions for Greek and international clients, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of a transaction.
From an early stage, you will have the opportunity to take on real responsibility, get directly involved in client matters and continue building your technical expertise within a supportive, ambitious and high-performing team.
We offer a competitive remuneration package and genuine opportunities for long-term professional growth.
All applications are treated with strict confidentiality.
